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03 Aug 2015 5:08:49am

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I have had a look at your web page Imelda and am wondering if you have heard anything that the Wandjina custodians are saying?

You have a painting of a so-called Wandjina with a mouth on it on your page. Wrong!

How can you expect Aboriginal people to share their knowledge when they are not listened to regarding their sacred imagery. Imagery that was not tainted, graffitied or stolen for thousands of years until Europeans came along with the belief that "I am entitled to create that too in whatever way I think is okay"?

I suggest you remove those paintings from your site if you are serious about respecting Aboriginal people and what they are saying.

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